Distinguishing predisposing factors for enamel hypoplasia and molar-incisor hypomineralization in children in Ile-Ife, Nigeria

Aim: To determine if the prevalence of enamel hypoplasia, molar-incisor hypomineralisation(MIH) and deciduous molar hypomineralisation (DMH) is associated with the socioeconomicstatus of the child and to determine the prevalence of enamel hypoplasia and MIH/DMH comorbidityin the study population. Methods: Information was collected on the sex andsocioeconomic status of the 1,169 study participants’ resident in Ile-Ife, Nigeria, recruited througha household survey. The children were clinically examined to assess for the presence of enamelhypoplasia, MIH and DMH. Associations between sex, socioeconomic status and the prevalenceof enamel hypoplasia, MIH and DMH were determined. The proportion of children with enamelhypoplasia and MIH/DMH co-morbidity was also determined. Results: Among the 1,169 studyparticipants, 47(4.0%) had MIH, 15 (1.3%) had DMH and 161 (13.8%) had enamel hypoplasia. One (0.09%) study participant had MIH/DMH co-morbidity, 12 (1.0%) had DMH/enamel hypoplasiaco-morbidity, and 9 (0.8%) had MIH/hypoplasia co-morbidity. There was no significant associationbetween the socioeconomic status and presence of enamel hypoplasia (p=0.22), MIH (p=0.78) orDMH (p=1.00). Conclusions: The socioeconomic status cannot be used as a distinguishing factorfor enamel hypoplasia, MIH and DMH. The possibility of co-existence of enamel hypoplasia andMIH/DMH makes it imperative to find ways to distinguish between the lesions.

The prevalence and pattern of deciduous molar hypomineralization and molar-incisor hypomineralization in children from a suburban population in Nigeria.

BACKGROUND: Molar Incisor Hypoplasia (MIH) and Deciduous Molar Hypoplasia (DMH) have significant impact on the quality of life of affected individuals. The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence, pattern and clinical presentation of MIH and DMH in children resident in Ile-Ife, Nigeria, and their association with sex and socioeconomic status of the children. METHODS: Information on age, sex and socioeconomic status was collected from 563 children aged 3 to 5 years and 8 to 10 years using a structured questionnaire through a household survey. Clinical examination was conducted to assess for the presence of DMH and MIH. The prevalence of DMH and MIH were determined. Tests of association between sex, socioeconomic status, prevalence, and pattern of presentation of both DMH and MIH were conducted using Pearson's Chi-squared test Fisher's exact test. RESULT: Fifteen (4.6%) of the 327 children aged 3 to 5 years and 23 (9.7%) of the 237 children aged 8 to 10 years had DMH and MIH respectively. There were no significant association between DMH, sex (p = 0.49) and socioeconomic status (p = 0.32). There were also no significant association between MIH, sex (p = 0.31) and socioeconomic status (p = 0.41). MIH/DMH co-morbidity was observed in eight (34.8%) of the 23 children with MIH. The mandible and maxilla were affected equally. Antimere was not observed. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of DMH and the prevalence of MIH in the study population were high. DMH and MIH were not associated with sex and socioeconomic status. There was no specific pattern identified in the presentation of DMH and MIH. The prevalence of DMH/MIH co-morbidity is also high. Patients with DMH should be screened for MIH.